Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board has granted effective dates of May 7, 2021 for both TDIU and DEA benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's non-VA emergency care for appendicitis was reimbursed as she had utilized VA healthcare in the previous 24 months, and her claim is granted.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal for rating increases in multiple service-connected conditions, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hypertension is being remanded due to an error in obtaining relevant non-VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and hypertension due to a lack of sufficient medical evidence to decide the claims, including a need for VA examinations to address potential TERA exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for hypertension service connection is remanded due to incomplete VA examination opinions and the need for additional development, including a new opinion on whether hypertension was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) and/or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's request for an extension of the period for filing a VA Form 10182 as to the March 2021 decision on service connection issues is dismissed because the appeal has already been pending and docketed at the Board.

The Veteran's hypertension and psychiatric disorder have been rated at the minimum levels, with no compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is currently rated as 30 percent disabling under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and will need to provide a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's hypertension is related to his service, including potential exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for coronary artery disease (CAD) status post myocardial infarction is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hypertension is denied. The effective date of service connection for hypertension was denied as the PACT Act does not allow retroactive application.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, but remanded the claims of erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and TMJ secondary to PTSD.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that his blood pressure readings did not consistently meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7101.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam-era service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension, which is currently considered a direct service connection claim.

The Veteran's kidney disability and hypertension have been granted service connection. The case for hypertension has been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act and restored a 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus with aggravated erectile dysfunction, while denying other claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from November 15, 2021, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's hypertension is related to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and the claim for this condition has been granted. The issues of chronic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and chronic headaches are remanded due to incomplete medical records and potential exposure to toxic substances.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals, including those for service connection for sinusitis, an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, and service connection for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records, and requests that these records be obtained.